Obs. rare. [Anglicized f. prec.] a. = prec. b. fig. A stupid person.

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1657.  Reeve, God’s Plea, 105. Wilt thou not at last be the meer underwit, and the grand Vappe?

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1660.  Jer. Taylor, Ductor, II. iii. rule 11 § 14. The Norvegians complain’d that they could very seldom get any Wine into their Country, and when it did come it was almost vinegar or vappe.

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